Healthcare Administrative Fellowship - June 2027

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

23h • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is looking for a driven, curious, and future-focused professional to join our team as a Healthcare Administrative Fellow. This is an exceptional opportunity for an emerging healthcare leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, building meaningful relationships, and making a lasting impact on patient care and healthcare operations. The ideal candidate is a collaborative communicator with strong analytical skills, a passion for innovation, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. We value individuals who demonstrate initiative, embrace continuous learning, and lead with inclusivity, professionalism, and a commitment to service excellence. Successful candidates will be energized by working alongside executive leaders, influencing positive change, and contributing to the mission of advancing health care across our organization. If you are motivated to grow into a healthcare leadership role while helping shape the future of patient-centered care, we encourage you to apply. For more information, please visit our website for the Administrative Fellowship Program.

Requirements

• Master's degree in healthcare administration, public health, public administration, business administration, or an equivalent degree, within three (3) months as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.
• Applicants with an MBA or MPA must have either a minimum of nine health care-specific credit hours or at least six months of health care work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Administrative internship experience.
• Relevant work experience.
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Complete immersive departmental rotations to gain broad exposure and knowledge of hospital and ambulatory operations while building a network of contacts.
• Lead projects and teams to solve business problems and drive innovative solutions through the utilization of project management and change management processes and tools.
• Gain practical experience in a variety of administrative activities in preparation for leadership.
• Participate in collaborative mentorship with senior executive leaders.
• Serve in an interim leadership role as opportunities arise.
• Demonstrate inclusive leadership and the Culture of Yes behaviors while leading and working with others to accomplish the MU Health Care mission.
• May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level